This bill would establish the Black Panther Party National Historical Park in California to preserve and educate the public about the history and national significance of the Black Panther Party, which was founded in Oakland in 1966 and played a major role in the civil rights movement. The park would be located in the Oakland area, with boundaries to be detailed on a map maintained by the National Park Service, and would highlight the party's contributions including the Free Breakfast for School Children Program, free medical clinics, and community initiatives. The Secretary of the Interior would acquire land for the park through donations, purchases, or land exchanges, and would work with the city of Oakland, California state government, nonprofits like the Huey P. Newton Foundation, and other partners through cooperative agreements in which the federal government would fund no more than 50 percent of project costs. The Secretary must complete a general management plan for the park within three years of receiving funding and submit it to Congress. The park would not officially open until the National Park Service acquires enough land within its boundaries to constitute a manageable unit.
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